Canon A3400 IS vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3400 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3400 IS was brought out 5 months after the GR Digital IV and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3400 IS grades against the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS has exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS and the GR Digital IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and GR Digital IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A3400 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon A3400 IS will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.